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[xxxxxy] 15/4/2020 06:54

New patterns of trade
By JOHNREDWOOD | Published: APRIL 15, 2020
Once we start the relaxations of the lock down, new patterns of trade and business are likely to emerge.

There will be more suspicion of reliance on imports, given the disruption to international trade and travel we have experienced. More people are likely to want local food and products, and more businesses will take some travel risk out of their supply chains.

There will be more concerns about Chinese technology and our dependence on a lot of Chinese manufactures, given the history of the virus and the rows over Chinese involvement in 5G programmes.

There will also be a governmental wish to promote overseas trade again after the big decline, with a more balanced range of counterparties. People will remember which companies and countries were most helpful during the period of virus need.

It is good to hear that the EU/UK trade talks will resume this week by teleconference. I trust the government will also pick up the pace again with the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. These are all important partners, with an enthusiasm to improve trade terms mutually once we are out of the EU customs union.

With governments wanting to promote more trade and with more customers concerned about overseas sourcing, the stage is set for better deals to act as inducements. The better deals will come from the friendlier countries, which in turn will be the more reliable trade partners.

[stonedyou] 15/4/2020 06:39

Exposed: Local council fat cat salaries -one person even earns FOUR TIMES more than Boris


FURY erupted last night as it emerged that 2,667 town hall employees across

Britain are being paid salaries of more than £100,000 a year

[maxk] 14/4/2020 23:11

Exactly Min...so why the subterfuge?

[minerve 2] 14/4/2020 23:08

"Are people dying because of corona virus or for other reasons?"

Both.

[maxk] 14/4/2020 23:03

Daft question careful, altho correct.


Why are we not given the figures? That is the real question.

[careful] 14/4/2020 22:58

Problem is that under normal circumstances 11000 to 14000 people die per week.
That is 600,000 p.a. year in year out

Are people dying because of corona virus or for other reasons?

[minerve 2] 14/4/2020 22:51

Coronavirus deaths 50 per cent higher than Government figures suggested, new data shows

[minerve 2] 14/4/2020 22:41

The worst global contraction since the 1930's and we're dribbling on about haddock.........

Good to know that resources are being spent on this utter waste of time and effort.

[crossing_the_rubicon] 14/4/2020 22:34

"We are lucky,retired and fairly isolated out the back, so apart from trips out, nothing much changed,however Waitrose queues are annoying"

It's the Waitrose queues that annoy me as well..

[crossing_the_rubicon] 14/4/2020 22:33

"aljm14 Apr '20 - 08:38 - 300383 of 300467
Hi people. Boris used Hydroxychloroquine & Zinc to recover, if it is good enough for him, why is it not good enough for the UK ?? How do i know? Trump spoke about it last night, that combination is incredible, it has to be made available for everyone."

Don't forget Z-Pac.
HydroxyChloroquine - Zinc sulphate AND Z-Pac.

[xxxxxy] 14/4/2020 22:18

Britain faces biggest economic shock in 300 years if coronavirus lockdown extends to summerBudget watchdog warns of slump not seen since 1709 under three month lockdown... daily Telegraph

[minerve 2] 14/4/2020 22:15

"The sheltered people know whats coming.
The disabled know what government are really like. Iain Duncan Smith tried to steamline and cut a billion pounds from the benefits system, and nearly 20,000 disabled people have died terribly, since 2013, whilst waiting for their meagre PIP allowance to be approved.
This is the reality of being vulnerable or disabled in the UK
They kill you.
TRUTH."

- Comment on the BBC website.

[cheshire pete] 14/4/2020 21:34

Patient Capital #446: Likewise, long time coming and patience definitely required but looks like rewards coming now.

[milliecusto] 14/4/2020 21:24

Italy rejects the eurozone bond as a disgrace, the eurozone falls further into disarray, just out

[minerve 2] 14/4/2020 21:22

Oh, here we go, now back to Tony Blair. LOL

What a restless bunch Brexiters are. Never content, always looking for enemies.

Ha ha.

[crossing_the_rubicon] 14/4/2020 21:09

mikemichael212 Apr '20 - 11:49 - 300268 of 300458
'For example, you sit and make money out of property but don't realise your demand has pushed property prices out of the reach of millions'



'Former prime minister tony blair, his wife and children are registered owners of at least 10 houses and 27 flats between them, including several in central London'

Ye, he was a great Tory.

"A hypocritical socialist you mean!!!!! He aint no Tory"

[xxxxxy] 14/4/2020 20:16

Dear Supporter, The global pandemic caused by the Coronavirus means our country is in a serious crisis, along with the rest of the world. We will come through this difficult challenge. However, the decisions that are taken over the next few weeks will have a huge bearing on the health of Covid and non-Covid patients needing care, the mental health of the wider population, as well as the scale and speed of recovery. The social and economic impacts of this crisis are profound. Incredibly, it's one year ago that we launched The Brexit Party. What a year it has been! So much has happened. Firstly, thank you for your incredible support. The Brexit Party had a huge impact, rescuing Brexit, and forcing substantial change in the leadership of the Conservative Party, who then won a massive majority in the General Election. There is much more to be done to change things for the good. I have been keen to praise the Prime Minister on things well done, such as on Brexit so far since the election. However, there are big issues where I have been critical. Apart from HS2, the decision to proceed with the Chinese firm Huawei on our 5G network flies in the face of common sense. Our main security partners in the Five Eyes network are furious with us. The Coronavirus crisis has clearly already taught us that we must be much more self-dependent in our critical infrastructure and key supplies. Once this crisis is over there needs to be some serious debate about our relationship with China. There are voices now suggesting that the Brexit negotiations should be extended beyond the end of the year. We need to be free completely of the EU so that, as we emerge from this crisis, we are free to make all of our commercial and trade decisions.We are also very worried about our liabilities within the current Withdrawal Agreement. Our commitment to the European Investment Bank could, if the Euro collapses, leave us with huge financial losses running into tens of billions of pounds. Leaving the EU must mean ending this risk. The Brexit Party still has work to do.We know that we can still have an impact on public opinion and positive change. Please do help us in this task by renewing your annual subscription to the party.Renew Your Annual SubscriptionThank you for your continuing support.Best wishes,?Nigel FarageLeader of The Brexit Party

[crossing_the_rubicon] 14/4/2020 19:35

"cheshire pete11 Apr '20 - 08:01 - 300157 of 300456
"There is the possibility of double counting. If deaths are sometimes recorded promptly before paperwork is completed, and other times when the paperwork is ready, there needs to be a check that they do not end up recording the same death twice."

Sounds possible, especially if the system is at or approaching capacity. Surely there are checks and balances in place, audits etc.?



There is also the possibility of under counting.

Those who die at home, or in care homes, are not being added to the figures I hear

[crossing_the_rubicon] 14/4/2020 19:31

@Aljm,

I fear wave two, worse than current, is our future come Autumn/Winter 2020

[patientcapital] 14/4/2020 19:07

It's all non cash. Invented money has not been generated but merely created. It seems to be fooling the markets.At some point, a string of huge bills will become due, at which point those without chairs will be left standing. Fortunately, post the financial crash the UK made unpopular fiscal choices which should mean that she will at least have a seat when the music stops.Elsewhere the situation will be far less harmoniously resolved.